Shows
POPeracastPOP's new Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-MartiniPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-Martini to the POP Family. Anthony is taking over POPeracast, and we couldn't be more excited! Abduction from the Seraglio (in the style of a popular science fiction franchise...) Thorne Hall - Occidental College Friday February 6, 2026 | 7:30PM Saturday February 7, 2026 | 7:30PM Sunday February 8, 2026 | 3:00PM
2026-01-2826 min
POPeracast0076 - il conte Patrick BessenbacherPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces tenor Patrick Bessenbacher, the devious Count Bandiera in POP's upcoming production of Antonio Salieri's La scuola de' gelosi, to the POP family. La scuola de' gelosi Friday January 10, 2025 | 7:30PM Saturday January 11, 2025 | 7:30PM Sunday January 12, 2025 | 3:00PM Friday January 17, 2025 | 7:30PM Saturday January 18, 2025 | 3:00PM Sunday January 19, 2025 | 3:00PM The Highland Park Ebell Club 131 S Avenue 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042
2025-01-0222 min
POPeracastUnder the Sea with the cast of RusalkaPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammell discusses the Los Angeles premiere of Rusalka with guests soprano Rachel Blaustein, mezzo Erin Alford, tenor Derrek Stark, and bass Steve Pence. Get your tickets now! Friday July 12, 2024 Saturday July 13, 2024 Sunday July 14, 2024 Friday July 19, 2024 Saturday July 20, 2024 Sunday July 21, 2024 All shows at 7:30PM Descanso Gardens 418 Descanso Dr La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
2024-07-0936 min
POPeracastBilingual Madama Butterfly with Eiki Isomura and Josh ShawPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel does a deep dive with co-librettiests Josh Shaw and Eiki Isomura before the revival of POP's hit Japanese/English production of Madama Butterfly. Get your tickets now! They are going fast because the Opera America annual conference is in Los Angeles during the run. JACCC's Aratani Theatre Saturday June 1, 2024 | 7:00pm Sunday June 2, 2024 | 3:00pm Friday June 7, 2024 | 8:00pm Sunday June 9, 2024 | 3:00pm 2024-25 Season Tickets on sale NOW!
2024-05-2940 min
POPeracast2024/25 Season Preview with Josh ShawPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with Josh Shaw to discuss POP's upcoming 2024/25 season. Full season ticket packages on sale now! Don't miss the revival of the bilingual Japanese/English Madama Butterfly at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo. Two Weekends ONLY June 1,2,7,9 2024
2024-04-1532 min
POPeracastOrder in the Court! with Rachel Policar, William Grundler, and Caleb Yanez GlickmanPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with soprano Rachel Policar, tenor William Grundler, and conductor Caleb Yanez Glickman to discuss the Los Angeles PREMIERE! of Derek Wang's Scalia/Ginsberg, paired with the Gilbert & Sullivan early one act comedy Trial by Jury, which in true POP-style, is reimagined in 1980's LA Divorce Court. Scalia/Ginsberg - Trial by Jury will be performed at the Highland Park Ebell Club Friday November 17, 2023 | 7:00pm Saturday November 18, 2023 | 7:00pm Sunday November 19, 2023 | 3:00pm Friday November 24, 2023 | 7:00pm Saturday November 25, 2023 | 7:00pm Sunday November 26, 2023 | 3:00p...
2023-11-1340 min
POPeracast0066 - Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, the Young Lovers of PiratesPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel catches up with the "young lovers" Mable and Frederic, portrayed by Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, in POP's about to open production of Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale
2023-05-1630 min
POPeracastSet Sail with Ruth and the Pirate KingPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses opera training, voice types, musical theater, SONDHEIM!, and tropical drinks with old friends Emily Geller and Jake Stamatis, Ruth and the Pirate King in POP's upcomming Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale
2023-04-2744 min
POPeracast0064 - Get to know Katherine Powers, POP's new EDPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel (RE!)-introduces Katherine Powers to the POP audience. Get your tickets to POPaganza on April 26, 2023 NOW. It is almost sold out! Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale.
2023-04-1939 min
POPeracastTWITCH Livestream with Arnold Livingston Geis and E. Scott Levin to discuss #SUPERFLUTEPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel plays video games with E. Scott Levin and Arnold Livingston Geis while discussing #superflute!
2023-04-0502 min
POPeracastPOP Favorites Janet Todd and Meagan Martin talk ErcolePOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel is joined by Janet Todd (Butterfly, Yum-Yum, Mimi) and Meagan Martin (Mercedes, Rosina, Tisbe) to dish about all things Ercole! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.
2023-01-0220 min
POPeracastErcole Himself! (Tenor Logan Webber)POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel talks with tenor Logan Webber about his title role of Ercole. (AKA Hercules!) GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.
2022-12-3118 min
POPeracastErcole su'l Termodonte Countertenors Michael Skarke and Kyle TingzonPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discuss singing high notes and other Baroque concerns with countertenors Michael Skarke and Kyle Tingzon. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.
2022-12-1530 min
POPeracastAmy Lawrence, Soprano and POP resident ChoreographerPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel chats with Amy Lawrence about her operatic journey and multifaceted contributions to many of POP's most memerable productions! http://www.sopranoamylawrence.com/ http://amylawrencedance.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/
2022-09-0823 min
POPeracastOriana Falla and Arnold Livingston Geis, Operatic Power CouplePOP Favorites Oriana Falla and Arnold Livingston Geis join POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel to discuss their path to opera, getting friend-zone'd, 1950's kitsch, and the upcoming production of Elixer of Love. https://orianafalla.com/ https://www.arnoldlivingstongeis.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/
2022-09-0429 min
POPeracastKyle Naig, Elixer of Love and Ercole su'l Termodonte conductorPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller-Hammel discusses the 50's inspired production of Elixer of Love with conductor Kyle Naig, and they also preview the concept of POP's January 2023 imersive baroque opera house experience Ercole su'l Termodonte. https://www.kylenaig.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/
2022-08-2824 min
POPeracast0055 - Into the WoodsPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses the behind the scenes aspect of POP's most technically ambitions show yet with long-time POP costumer Maggie Green and Artistic Director Josh Shaw. Subscribe to POPeracast! https://poperacast.libsyn.com/ Into the Woods is SOLD OUT! Don't miss out again! 2022-23 Season Tickets available at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/season-tickets
2022-07-0732 min
POPeracastI Can't Breath with composer Leslie Burrs and librettist Brandon J. GibsonPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces POP audiences to important new opera I Can't Breath with special guests composer Leslie Burrs and librettist Brandon J. Gibson. Get your tickets now for the west coast premier of I Can't Breath. Purchase Tickets El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA May 13, 2022 | 8:00 May 14, 2022 | 6:00 May 15, 2022 | 3:00
2022-04-1831 min
POPeracastIolanta Creative Team, Part 2POPeracast is joined by Scene Change, the National Association for the Blind Performing Arts Division podcast, for a joint episode with the Iolanta creative team including Artistic Director Josh Shaw, soprano Christina Jones, and conductor Isaac Selya. Special Thanks to Lizzy Muhammed-Park and Katelyn MacIntyre of Scene Change for the collaboration on the joint episode! Get your tickets to Iolanta NOW! March 20 and 27 at 3pm, March 26 at 7:30pm Aratani Theater, Los Angeles
2022-03-1025 min
POPeracast0049 - Iolanta Creative Team, Part 1POPeracast is joined by Scene Change, the National Association for the Blind Performing Arts Division podcast, for a joint episode with the Iolanta creative team including Artistic Director Josh Shaw, soprano Christina Jones, and conductor Isaac Selya. Special Thanks to Lizzy Muhammed-Park and Katelyn MacIntyre of Scene Change for the collaboration on the joint episode! Get your tickets to Iolanta NOW! March 20 and 27 at 3pm, March 26 at 7:30pm Aratani Theater, Los Angeles
2022-02-1618 min
POPeracastHansel, Gretel, and Parents!POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel catches up with Erin Theodorakis and Daniel Scofield to discuss the questionable parenting received by Hansel & Gretel, and we finally get to hear from the crazy kids themselves Kara Morgan and Emily Rosenberg. Will the kiddos make it out? Find out November 13,14,20,21 at the family friendly time of 5pm atop the hill at Forest Lawn Glendale. Visit pacificoperaproject.com for more details
2021-11-1123 min
POPeracastWitches, Fays, and a ConductorPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel catches up with Melanie Ashkar, Anastasia Malliaras, and Brooke Iva Lohman the Witch, Sandman, and Dew Fairy of Hansel & Gretel before a POP Showcase, and has an online conversation with conductor/pianist Brian Holman. We also had our recorder running at the showcase! Will the kiddos make it out? Find out November 13,14,20,21 at the family friendly time of 5pm atop the hill at Forest Lawn Glendale. Visit pacificoperaproject.com for more details
2021-11-0819 min
POPeracastEvil Stepsisters and La cenerentola ConductorPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller catches up with Chelsea Lehnea and Meagan Martin, Cinderella's evil stepsisters. She also meets with conductor Kristin Roach to get the origin story of this fairy tale production! Catch the hijinks ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday August 27, 2021 at the Ford in La cenerentola, Rossini's Bel Canto version of the Cinderella story. pacificoperaproject.com for more details
2021-08-2617 min
POPeracastBaritones of La CenerentolaPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller catches up with Andrew Allen Hiers, E. Scott Levin, and Joel Balzun while visiting an *exclusive* salon for POP donors and volunteers. Sign up to support POP, and you could be there with us next time! Catch these barihunks® ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday August 27, 2021 at the Ford in La cenerentola, Rossini's Bel Canto version of the Cinderella story. pacificoperaproject.com for more details
2021-08-2318 min
POPeracastCinderella and Prince CharmingPOPeracast host Jennifer Miller discusses bracelets, pants, and theatrical shutdowns with Stephanie Doche and Arnold Livingston Geis. See them ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday August 27, 2021 at the Ford in La cenerentola, Rossini's Bel Canto version of the Cinderella story. pacificoperaproject.com for more details
2021-08-1414 min
POPeracastThe Most Best Realist Heroes of Don Procopio (feat. some ostriches)POPeracast host Jennifer Miller visits Don Procopio rehearsal to discuss Bizet, ostriches, and rediscovering music with buffos Ben Lowe, E. Scott Levin, and Armando Contreras, mezzo Jessica Gonzales-Rodriguez, director Josh Shaw, conductor Charlie Kim, and the romantic leads Jon Keenan and Rachel Policar. A good friend also comes by to bid us adieu. DON PROCOPIO BY GEORGES BIZET June 4, 5, and 6 @ 8PM Gates open at 7:00 for picnicking Heritage Square Museum 3800 Homer Street
2021-06-0441 min
POPeracastThe Real Heros of Don ProcopioNew POPeracast host Jennifer Miller sits down with Rachel and William Grundler, Matthew Ian Welch, and Eleen Hsu-Wentlandt, AKA the Don P chorus of ostrich wranglers, to discuss practice, choral numbers, returning to performance, and, of course, ostriches. DON PROCOPIO BY GEORGES BIZET June 4, 5, and 6 @ 8PM Gates open at 7:00 for picnicking Heritage Square Museum 3800 Homer Street
2021-05-3039 min
POPeracastTrouble in Tahiti, Part 2POPeracast host Andreas Kraemer continues his zoom happy hour with the cast and crew of Trouble in Tahiti. Trouble in Tahiti will be performed at Heritage Square on April 24 and 25, 2021. Get your tickets NOW!
2021-04-2123 min
POPeracastTrouble in Tahiti, Part 1POPeracast host Andreas Kraemer zooms with the cast and crew of Trouble in Tahiti! It was such a good talk, this is just half of it... stay tuned! Trouble in Tahiti will be performed at Heritage Square on April 24 and 25, 2021. Get your tickets NOW!
2021-04-1530 min
POPeracastMikado Rehearsal VisitJust in time for closing weekend! E Scott Levin explains his workout (napping) regimen, Phil Meyer's voice is a baboon, Matthew Ian Welch keeps the Mikado secret safe, and Maggie Green drops absolute stunners in lightning round. The 2019 run of the Mikado is sold out, but you can catch our recorded livestream at https://youtu.be/tE1FxIjubM0 Subscribe to POPeracast and POP on YouTube to get notified about all future POP awesomeness!
2019-08-3019 min